Productivity Commission

How can Australian healthcare providers seize the opportunities presented by digital technology? And what role does government have to play? Join Commissioner Catherine de Fontenay as she discusses the full findings of the Commission’s new research with a panel of healthcare leaders and digital health experts on Tuesday 23 May, 12.30pm AEST. The event is hosted by the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) and facilitated by AHHA Chief Executive Kylie Woodcock. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gPiFbrSJ

Our inquiry report on philanthropic giving in Australia was handed to the Australian Government on Friday 10 May. The release of the final report by the Government is the final step in the inquiry process. Under our Act, the Government is to table the report in each House of the Parliament within 25 sitting days of receipt. Stay tuned for the publication of the report via our website: https://lnkd.in/d6t98VeS #philanthropy #philanthropicgiving #philanthropic #charitablegiving #charities #ausgov

📣 The Hugh Stretton Oration 2024 will feature guest speaker Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission. Danielle, a graduate of The University of Adelaide, will explore the topic of Inequality in Australia and discuss "what role does government policy play?". Danielle will present her insights into economic inequality, how it has changed over time and explore the factors that contribute to how different groups are faring and whether governments can and should do more. Responses from Professor Fran Baum, Director Stretton Health Equity, and Professor Emma Baker, Professor of Housing and Research, both from ABLE's School of Social Sciences. 📅 Wednesday 22 May, 5:30 pm – 7 pm 📍 Elder Hall, University of Adelaide 🔒 Register for your free ticket: https://lnkd.in/gJRZw-hS

A reminder that initial submissions to our study to assess the economic effects of national competition reforms are due next week on Wednesday 15 May. We'd like to hear all perspectives, experiences and expertise on national competition matters and the modelling of competition reforms. Read our call for submissions paper: https://lnkd.in/g-24e39e --- #AustralianCompetition #CompetitionPolicy #CompetitionModelling #CompetitionReform #EconomicModelling #BusinessCompetition #consumers #AustralianEconomy #AusEcon #ProductivityGrowth #NetZero #Digitisation #Data #CareEconomy #CFFR #AustralianGDP #AustralianHouseholds

Out today: our new research into healthcare productivity finds that making better use of digital technology like remote patient monitoring, electronic medical records and AI could ease pressures on our healthcare system and save over $5 billion a year. "Australia’s healthcare system delivers some of the best outcomes of any in the world – but the cost of this care and wait times to access it are growing. Making better use of digital technology in healthcare could help address these problems while maintaining or even improving outcomes.” - Commissioner Catherine de Fontenay. https://lnkd.in/gAxb8gi5 #digitaltechnology #health #healthcare #healthcaresystem #healthsystem #ai #healthAI #digitalhealth #telehealth #medicalrecords #MyHealthRecord #healthdata #AustralianHealthcare #healthcareefficiency #patientcare #healthcareinnovation

Out now: Our new research illustrates the important role that modelling plays in policymaking by assessing the potential effects of removing tariffs under major trade agreements, particularly in Asia. This report was produced in collaboration with the East Asian Bureau of Economic Research (EABER) at The Australian National University. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gaXFCfK7 #EconomicModelling #EconomicResearch #AustralianEconomy #AsianTrade #AustralianTrade #TradeAgreements #Tarrifs #AusEcon #TradePolicy

Out today: new research shows Australia's healthcare system delivers some of the best value for money of any in the world when you account for the quality of the healthcare it provides. "Australia's healthcare spend is big and getting bigger, but we are seeing significant return on that investment through better health outcomes.” - Commissioner Catherine de Fontenay https://bit.ly/4dl1Cym

Reminder that public submissions to our interim inquiry report on Australia's National Water Initiative (NWI) are due next week on Wednesday 24 April. The report finds the NWI has served Australia well, but there is an urgent need for renewal, due to climate change and changing water demand. Find the interim report and how to have your say at: pc.gov.au/water-reform #WaterReform #WaterManagement #WaterPolicy #WaterSecurity #Water #NWI #NationalWaterInitiative #AustralianWater

We are looking for a talented Administration and Project Support Officer to join the team in our Canberra office. The team contributes high-level administrative and project support to the Commission’s work groups who deliver a variety of inquiry, research, policy and reporting projects across the organisation. Find out more about the position and how to apply: https://bit.ly/43QUS6K

Future Foundations for Giving: Part 1 - Philanthropy and the Role of Government So great to host Alex Robson from the Productivity Commission recently as he shared about the #thinking that sits underneath the recommendations in Draft Future Foundations of Giving Report https://lnkd.in/gpuPQtib and thank you to Krystian Seibert for assisting with the responses. Thanks also to the many organisations which were involved in the event, and who engaged in a Q&A about the recommendations for the report. Fundraising Institute Australia, Philanthropy Australia, Christian Management Association, Volunteering Queensland, Educate Plus, Board Matters, and of course to The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (ACPNS) for hosting the event. A recording of the event is available below - which needs to be in 4 parts due to their size: Part 1 - Philanthropy and the Role of Government